# Things to see in Åmål (Sweden): 15 places and when to go

> Åmål is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Nature (4), Hiking (4). The best known are Baljåsen, Åmåls kyrka and Bräcke ängar och lövskogar. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/amal/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 59.0584, 12.6994
- **Places:** 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (4) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/senderismo/) (4) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (4) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/termal/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/montana/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** GOT Göteborg, 157 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Åmål

The places in and around Åmål, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Baljåsen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/baljasen/): Protected area · 13 km
- [Åmåls kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/amals-kyrka/): Church of Sweden church building in Åmål, Sweden · 359 m
- [Bräcke ängar och lövskogar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bracke-angar-och-lovskogars-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 13 km
- [Brurmossen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/brurmossens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 12 km
- [By Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/by-kyrka/): Church building in Säffle Municipality, Sweden · 15 km
- [Edsleskog Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/edsleskogs-kyrka/): Church building in Åmål Municipality, Älvsborg County, Sweden · 13 km
- [Handskesjökåtan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/handskesjo-raststuga/): Basic hut on the northern shore of the lake in Åmål Municipality · 8.3 km
- [Åmåls hembygdsmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hembygdsmuseet/): Working life museum in Åmål Municipality, Sweden · 876 m
- [Olsmossen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/olsmossens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden · 12 km
- [Tösse gamla kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tosse-gamla-kyrka/): Church building in Åmål Municipality, Älvsborg County, Sweden · 10 km
- [Tösse Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tosse-kyrka/): Church building in Åmål Municipality, Älvsborg County, Sweden · 10 km
- [Åmåls simhall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/amals-simhall/): Hot spring bath · 352 m
- [Båtbryggan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/batbryggan/): Hot spring bath · 15 km
- [Bergstjärnet Raststuga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bergstjarnet-raststuga/): Hiking · 7.1 km
- [Högheden övernattningsstuga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hogheden-overnattningsstuga/): Hiking · 15 km

## When to go to Åmål

The best time to visit Åmål is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 36 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 54 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 22 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 08 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 37 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 07 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 29 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 13 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 30 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 17 |
| December | Best time | 5 h 52 |

In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52. In May, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Åmål

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=59.0584%2C12.6994)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.0584%2C12.6994)

## Other towns nearby

- [Karlstad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karlstad/): 23 places · 57 km
- [Dals Ed](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dals-ed/): 11 places · 57 km
- [Lidköping](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lidkoping/): 33 places · 59 km
- [Arvika](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/arvika/): 9 places · 67 km
- [Mariestad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/mariestad/): 29 places · 76 km
- [Vänersborg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersborg/): 26 places · 80 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Åmål?

The best known: [Baljåsen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/baljasen/), [Åmåls kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/amals-kyrka/), [Bräcke ängar och lövskogar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bracke-angar-och-lovskogars-naturreservat/), [Brurmossen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/brurmossens-naturreservat/), [By Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/by-kyrka/). In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Åmål?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52.

### How do you get to Åmål?

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 157 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.0584%2C12.6994) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Åmål as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

